Just as Minato Namikaze's thoughts were in turmoil, Satoru Hyuga stealthily pulled out a peculiar-looking bow. It resembled a crossbow more than a traditional bow, made entirely of black metal with a long track in the centre.
"Satoru, is this the bow you're going to use?" Minato asked hesitantly.
"Yeah, it looks a bit odd, but it should still be considered a bow," Satoru replied thoughtfully.
Given that the ninja world had never seen anything like a sniper rifle, it would raise too many questions. Explaining it would be too complicated. Instead, creating a crossbow shape with his electromagnetic abilities was much easier and required no lengthy explanations.
With his Byakugan activated, Satoru scanned the Sand Ninja camp, which was fully within his seven-kilometre range—a breeze for him at just three kilometres. He placed a metal arrow onto the crossbow's track, silently selecting his target.
The Sand Ninjas patrolling the camp mostly stayed within a one-kilometre radius. Even if there were scouts further out, Satoru's Byakugan would detect them well in advance. As long as he changed positions after each shot, he would remain undetected.
It seemed a high-level meeting had just concluded as Satoru saw many Sand Ninjas leaving the largest tent. This saved him the trouble of finding targets individually. With a smirk, he thanked his good brother Rasa for marking the targets for him.
Quickly locking onto a high-ranking Sand Ninja who had just returned to his tent, Satoru fired.
With a burst of sound, a blue streak of lightning shot from Satoru's crossbow, disappearing instantly. Minato, who had been sceptical, widened his eyes in shock at the speed and power of the shot.
The unlucky Sand Ninja barely had time to sit down before his head exploded, along with the table in front of him. A fellow Sand Ninja, carrying food, witnessed the gruesome scene and dropped the tray in horror.
"He's dead! The boss is dead!"
Meanwhile, Satoru calmly picked another metal arrow, targeting a Sand Ninja preparing to bathe. The unfortunate ninja was shot before he could fully undress, his head exploding spectacularly.
Minato swallowed hard. Although he couldn't see the exact carnage within the tents, he could estimate the damage from the arrow's speed and power. He was relieved he had the Flying Thunder God Technique to dodge such an attack, but he couldn't imagine how regular ninjas would feel under Satoru's relentless targeting.
After the second shot, Satoru suggested, "Let's change positions before the next shot."
Minato agreed, recognizing the wisdom in not staying in one place. He grabbed Satoru's arm and transported them to a pre-prepared location marked with the Flying Thunder God seal.
In an instant, they reappeared next to a large rock inscribed with "Ninja Love Sword." Having experienced space-time travel twice now, Satoru felt no discomfort and began contemplating acquiring the Flying Thunder God Technique for himself.
Just then, Minato asked hesitantly, "Satoru, does this bow technique have a name?"
"A name? Maybe Electromagnetic Cannon?" Satoru thought, sensing an impending awkward moment.
Minato, rubbing his chin thoughtfully, suggested, "How about 'Magnetic Release: Light Wheel Gale Thunder Arrow Zero Style'? It has a nice ring to it, doesn't it?"
Satoru, speechless, couldn't help but think, 'Seriously? That's way too long and complicated. By the time you finish shouting it, the target will be long gone.'
Suppressing his urge to criticize, Satoru activated his Byakugan to search for the next target. Meanwhile, Minato, seeing Satoru's lack of response, awkwardly scratched his head.
With his Byakugan, Satoru locked onto another unlucky Sand Ninja, who had gone to inspect the previous victim. With another shot, the ninja's head exploded, sending the camp into chaos.
"Enemy attack! Prepare for battle!"
Rasa, rushing out of his tent, was baffled by the sudden carnage. "How many enemies are there? Where are the sensor ninjas?"
The sensor ninjas faces pale, stammered, "We can't sense them. The enemy is too far away, beyond our range."
"Then how are they killing so many?" Rasa demanded, his eyes narrowing.
One ninja handed him a black arrow, and Rasa's pupils contracted in fear. Memories of past humiliations flooded back, making him grit his teeth in rage.
"All units, find that bastard no matter what!" Rasa shouted, feeling a rare sense of proximity to his elusive tormentor.
The Sand Ninja camp descended into chaos as scouts and sensors frantically searched the area, but Satoru's mysterious arrows continued to strike, each shot more bizarre and taunting than the last. Every time the sensors pinpointed his location, he vanished before they could reach him, leaving Rasa seething with frustration.
That day, Rasa recalled the fear of being dominated by the sneaky Satoru and the helplessness of never being able to catch his elusive foe.